2011 Chevrolet Cruze US Specs and Options

The latest version of Chevrolet Cruze is set to take the market by storm when it goes on sale in America this month.

We already know that this car starts from just $16,995 and for that reason it delivers amazing value for money. with class-leading standard safety features, expected class-leading fuel economy, and more standard equipment than competitive vehicles.

The car can be had with a 1.8L Ecotec engine, rated at 138 hp and 123 lb.-ft. of torque, or a 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine with 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque.

Here’s a comparison between the Chevy Cruze and other equivalent sedans in the market. Without being rational, you have to say this little American really does offer a lot for its price:

Cruze LS offers an estimated $1,700 more value than a 2010 Honda Civic DX. With a starting price of $16,995 including destination, the Cruze LS is $590 more than a base Civic. But when consumers look closer, they will find that Cruze has about $2,700 worth of additional equipment, including:

• Air conditioning
• Power locks with remote keyless entry
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• XM Radio, with three-month trial subscription
• AM/FM Single-CD radio
• StabiliTrak and traction control
• 6-speaker stereo system
• Rear side impact and knee airbags
• Passenger seat height adjustment
• 60/40 split folding rear seat

Cruze LS is also a compelling value compared to the 2011 Ford Focus S. Not only is the Cruze LS base price $388 below the base Focus, it also offers $1,000 worth of additional equipment for a value advantage of about $1400:

• Power windows
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
• Telescoping steering wheel
• 6-speaker stereo system
• Rear side impact and knee airbags
• Passenger seat height adjustment
• 60/40 split folding rear seat

Cruze LS offers more value than a 2010 Toyota Corolla. While the Cruze LS starting price is $785 more than a base Corolla, it offers $1,400 worth of additional equipment, including:

• Power locks with remote keyless entry
• Power windows
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
• Telescoping steering wheel
• 6 speaker stereo system
• Rear side impact & knee airbags
• Passenger seat height adjustment

The Cruze even offers $1,400 more value than the smaller, less expensive Chevrolet Cobalt sedan it replaces. While the starting price of the Cruze LS is $1,285 more than the base 2010 Cobalt VL, it offers significantly more standard equipment which is worth about $2,700, including:

• Air conditioning
• Power locks with remote keyless entry
• Power windows
• Anti-lock brakes
• StabiliTrak and traction control
• Telescoping steering wheel
• Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• Driver side impact airbags
• Rear side impact & knee airbags